‘… Stepmother.’
Paresa’s thoughts leaned towards the latter.
It’s an obvious prejudice, but since the Empress dislikes the Crown Prince, there must be a good reason.
‘Time will tell.’
Music rang outside, as if the prom had begun in earnest. Paresa savored it and waited in silence.
After a longer period of time had passed than expected, the Empress appeared after leaving the ballroom.
‘They said they would come out early.’
Paresa, who was waiting in front of the carriage, trembled as she trusted her words and pretended to be a loyal maid. Her whole body was filled with the night breeze.
However, Paresa already knew why the Empress’s plan went wrong. Prince.
‘Anyway, I’ll get a lot of overtime pay.’
Paresa opened the carriage door to greet the empress, who was not feeling well.
There was warm air in the carriage. It’s thanks to the magic device.
She dusted off the footrest and prepared to greet the Empress.
And the moment she turned around, Paresa’s eyes widened.
The Empress was not alone.
A man came out late and escorted the Empress. The profile seemed to be engraved on my retina. The world passed slowly.
‘piece… … ?’
When the sculpture, which did not look human at all, turned its head toward her, Paresa realized that it was a human being.
And being the crown prince.
‘I thought you were curious, but… … .’
I didn’t expect to find out this quickly.
I feel like I was ambushed. They said it was beautiful, but it wasn’t a lie.
No, the word beautiful didn’t seem to suit anyone else, not even the empress.
At this moment, like an adjective just for him.
Shiny silver hair that seems to seep in the surrounding light.
The skin surrounded by that hair was as clear as snow.
Therefore, even with cool-colored hair, it did not look dull or dark.
A face with lines that are delicate and neat, but do not look weak. Large and small, dark and light shades naturally revealed the sassy eyes.
While everything was harmonious, the ideal-sized eyes were as clear as if they were encrusted with jewels.
Emerald eyes. Those eyes, which were not biased towards either blue or green, took on the color of a rare jewel.
It was also deep, like I was falling into it.
Just as his power meant abundance, his mysterious eyes were so rich in variety that they overflowed.
Still, nothing was out of place. In my entire life, I have never seen such a flawless appearance.
Paresa purely admired its exquisite beauty.
That being must be the most beautiful masterpiece ever created by humans.
It was like that. He was a work of art, not a human being. It is so close to completion that it is not divided into likes and dislikes.
So much so that the empress, who disliked him, could not understand even for a moment.
But he was a human and a prince. As they approached, Paresa urgently lowered her head.
I was fortunate that it came from far away. I was able to calm my mind.
Now I understand the people who are mesmerized by him.
There is a beauty that overwhelms others with a different sense than falling in love at first sight.
I didn’t know if it would be human.
Finally they reached the front of the carriage. A sonorous tone rang through the air.
“Okay then, mother. May you rest in peace.”
The crown prince politely bowed. Even the slightly curved corners of his eyes were works of art.
The Empress took the hand he was escorting with as if shooing away a bug and held it tightly over her chest.
“There was no need to come out here. “You have caused trouble to the crown prince.”
Contrary to the content of the words, the tone of voice was not at all sorry or grateful.
The Empress probably thought she didn’t show any signs of outright disapproval.
However, looking at her stern face and avoidant attitude, anyone would notice that she dislikes the crown prince. That’s how naked she was.
“No, I was about to go too.”
The corner of the crown prince’s mouth was slightly lifted, as if he was oblivious enough to not notice it.
Contrary to the Empress, he was showing favor to everyone.
“It seems like it’s been a while since I said hello. “I will visit you at the empress’ palace soon.”
“There is no need for the crown prince who is already in trouble. “Just your heart is enough.”
However, the Empress who responded that way had a look in her eyes that wanted to trample on that favor. If it had been paper, I would have torn it to shreds.
“No, I have a duty as a child.”
The crown prince, who spoke smoothly without backing down, stretched out his hand toward the carriage.
It means to climb. I felt power from that gentle movement. The power to make others obey.
Aside from that, the Empress wanted to get away from him, so she jumped into the carriage without hesitation. alone.
‘what? ‘Something’s strange.’
Paresa, who was left alone, raised her head without realizing it. At that time, I heard that voice from next to me.
“The dedicated maid is still inexperienced.”
“yes?”
Paresa questioned and turned her gaze towards him. Our eyes met directly.
It was those eyes. Deep and unique eyes with an exquisite mix of blue and green.
These are the kind of eyes you want to polish to shine and look at them for a long time.
It was also sharp as if piercing.
‘… … Oh, it was almost dangerous.’
Paresa realized that she had dared to make eye contact with the crown prince.
She slowly lowered her head. The crown prince had an outstanding talent for beguiling her eyes.
So much so that for a moment the power overflowing from his body was forgotten.
However, once recognized, the prince’s aura came to my senses before his impressive appearance.
The tension revived. Paresa said he never forgot who he was. Also, you shouldn’t let that happen.
“Excuse me.”
But something unexpected came out.
“Previously.”
What are you talking about? Why aren’t you going?
“You should have gotten on the carriage first.”
The crown prince pointed out a simple fact.
He looked up without thinking, and there was a slight smile on his lips. Paresa deceptively understood the meaning of those words.
“Oh, I see. I should have caught you… … .”
“Be careful in the future. “She became my exclusive maid after a long time.”
An impatient urging came from inside the carriage.
“Paresa, get on board! “What are you hesitating about?”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Paresa, who answered faithfully, turned to the crown prince and blurted out the answer as if she had prepared it.
“Thank you for letting us know, Your Royal Highness. I will understand and work hard to serve Her Majesty the Empress better. “Okay then.”
And without even looking at his reaction, I quickly got into the carriage.
Because of that, Paresa did not notice the strange thing that crossed the crown prince’s eyes.
That was their first conversation. I can’t say there was any conversation before.
The door slammed shut. As soon as she sat down in her seat, the presence outside of her disappeared.
As the uncomfortable feeling weighing on her nerves disappeared, Paresa sighed.
Having to hide yourself is something you have to hide, and somehow.
‘He’s an uncomfortable person. Well, it would be even weirder if the crown prince was comfortable.’
Isn’t that too? As for the Empress, even though she had a prickly personality, she didn’t feel uncomfortable.
‘That’s because Her Majesty the Empress is weak and has no strength… … .’
Paresa moved her head as she thought of something irreverent. Only then did the Empress’s nerves get to her.
It was the empress who had been showing that she was not feeling well for some time.
At that moment, she frowned, opened the small window in the coach seat, and shouted.
“Let’s leave quickly. “I have to go back and rest!”
Immediately after that, the carriage departed with a clattering sound. Now all that remains is to return to the empress’ palace.
There was silence inside the carriage. It was a silence that felt like it was going to burst somewhere.
Paresa knew what to say at moments like these.
“You must be tired, hurry up and rest… … .”
While Paresa was speaking, a sharp sound suddenly came out from the Empress.
“Ahh!”
Paresa was startled, stretched out her hand, but stopped in midair.
What’s wrong with this girl? Where is she sick?
Yes, the Empress was sick. Perhaps mentally.
“Aaaah!”
The Empress put both hands through her hair and roughly combed it. Her perfectly done up hair, complete with tiara, was ruined in one go.
The Empress, who disheveled her hair in anger, took off her tiara and threw it roughly on the chair.
‘How much does that cost!’
chin. Suddenly, her miserly spirit got the better of her, and Paresa quickly grabbed her tiara and took it away.
Meanwhile, the Empress was breathing heavily with her face pressed against the back of the chair.
It was tied tightly and the hair was loose and loose.
“I declined again and again, but as if I was showing off!”
The Empress was furious and hit the carriage cushion with her palm. A loud popping sound rang out.
“Does that guy have any sense? Don’t you have any? No, it was done on purpose!”
Paresa only realized the situation late.
The Empress was extremely indignant. About what happened at the prom.
‘That guy… … .’
At first glance, he must be the crown prince.
It wasn’t that Paresa didn’t feel a subtle atmosphere between the two. She slowly opened her mouth as if to console him.
“I guess something happened that made you upset.”
“Upset? Ha, do you think I’m upset?”
The Empress screamed. She started talking for no reason, and when sparks flew, Paresa was stung.
But she spoke steadfastly.
“Please calm down and tell me what happened. “Maybe if you talk about it, your anger will go away, right?”
Telling the empress to control her anger is something that should not be said to the empress.
I didn’t know that if I endured it with that bad temper, I would end up sick with fire.
“So at the prom!”
The Empress poured out her laments and criticisms to Paresa as if she had been waiting.
Naturally, her anger was pointed directly at the crown prince.
